A tragic incident has unfolded in Weinland Park, with the ex-husband of a woman found murdered charged with the killings of her and her new spouse. Michael David McKee, aged 39, from Chicago, has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe, 39, and Spencer Tepe, 37. The couple was discovered shot within their home on December 30, 2022, only days before their five-year wedding anniversary.
Incident Overview
The couple was found deceased at their residence located on the 1400 block of North 4th Street. Their two young children, both under the age of five, were unharmed during the tragic event. Authorities have focused their investigation on the timeframe between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on December 30, which is believed to be when the couple was killed.
Legal Proceedings
McKee was charged with murder following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest on January 10, 2023. He was apprehended in Winnebago County, Illinois, where he remains until extradition to Franklin County. Details from court documents reveal that Columbus homicide detectives identified him through neighborhood surveillance footage showing a vehicle linked to him before and after the shootings.
Timeline of Events
- December 30, 2022: Monique and Spencer Tepe found dead in their home.
- December 30, 2022: Spencer’s coworkers request a wellness check after he fails to arrive at work.
- January 5, 2023: Detectives release surveillance footage of a person of interest near the Tepe residence.
- January 10, 2023: Warrant issued for Michael McKee’s arrest.
Community Response
A public visitation for the Tepe family will take place at the Schoedinger Northwest funeral home on January 11, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. A celebration of life is also scheduled for the same day at Due Amici in Columbus from 3:30 to 6 p.m. As the investigation continues, authorities have yet to disclose a motive for these tragic killings.
This is an evolving story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
